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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.73, 901.06 and 235.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.73, 901.06 and 235.78 is: 353.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.73 : 901.06 = 235.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.73/901.06 = 235.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.73x = 901.06 × 235.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.73x = 212,449.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,449.08/600.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.65

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